La vie en plus: 
Curing Cancer

Story
by Izabo

Art and Colors
by Juliette Vaast

Available in bookstores since February 4, 2026

What if courage were told through comic panels? Welcome behind the scenes at Gustave Roussy, France’s and Europe’s leading cancer treatment center.

Marion is a happy mother. So when she receives her diagnosis, her world is turned upside down. Marion has breast cancer, just like “Aunt Catherine” before her. Very quickly, the young woman is referred to Gustave Roussy, France’s and Europe’s leading cancer center. It is within the walls of this center of excellence, where many patients’ paths cross, that she will begin her journey toward recovery. Through the eyes of Marion—a mother, a woman, and a fighter—the reader is immersed in a healthcare journey that is both intimate and universal. Between rapid diagnoses, cutting-edge surgery, and the hopes fueled by research, each step—and every encounter—will enable Marion to move forward and gain a fresh perspective on medical advances and common misconceptions.

Driven by deeply human characters, this story—inspired by real-life accounts—is a true ode to life, resilience, and the power of connection. The authors offer us a luminous and unconventional graphic novel that reminds us that behind every patient lies a story. With sensitive storytelling and a tone that is both understated and informative, *La vie en plus* celebrates medical advances, the importance of prevention, and above all, recovery. For here, every page is a victory over fear. Punctuated by vivid dialogue and educational sequences, this documentary work—created in collaboration with the teams at Gustave Roussy and Glénat Publishing—reveals a contemporary vision of oncology: human, innovative, and resolutely forward-looking.

After a career in the corporate world—first in marketing and then in human resources—IZABO chose to reconnect with what has always driven her: words. Today, she writes comic book scripts and volunteers as the host of a literary program on a local radio station in the Vendée region. In both of these activities, she finds a common thread: giving voice to books, sharing stories, and bringing to light what deserves to be read. Writing and radio allow her to combine personal commitment, intellectual curiosity, and a sense of community. In 2025, she published *La Vie en bleu* with Glénat, a work that immerses readers in the world of French gastronomy before taking them on a journey in the footsteps of Eleanor of Aquitaine. RESIDES IN NANTES.

JULIETTE VAAST studied at the EESI in Angoulême. In 2021, she illustrated *Le Signe de Pao* by Jean-François Chanson (published by Eidola), a prehistoric adventure that won the Youth Archaeology Comic Book Award at the RAN. She subsequently collaborated with Petit à Petit (on projects such as *Bruce Springsteen*), as well as with Auzou on *Le Royaume de Pierre d’Angle*, an adaptation of the novel of the same name. She is also a colorist and, in 2024, worked on *Les femmes ne meurent pas par hasard* by Charlotte Rotman and Lison Ferné (winner of the 2025 Babelio Prize). RESIDES IN ANGOULÊME.

One-shot
Color
21.5 x 29.3 cm – 96 pages
EAN: 9782344069837
Price: €20.00